Art

Item Description

Imagine a sentimental portrait of you or your loved ones, capturing them as they are today for all eternity, photographed in a way which evokes emotion, mood and stirs memories. Now imagine adding artistic touches to the photography, painterly brushstrokes, tones and textures, in a manner reminiscent of the Great Masters of Art. The result? A timeless, distinctive personal work of art, all the more heightened by its visual impact, which speaks to your heart. Huffington Post Contributor and renowned NYC Artist-Photographer G.E. Masana invites you to enter his world of art with this Portrait Sitting in NYC.

ABOUT THE PORTRAIT SITTING: Mr. Masana's specialty is artful and emotive portraiture. What separates Mr. Masana from all others is his ability to draw out genuine feelings and capturing soft, explicit and delicate expressions. He believes during every sitting something magical happens that's unforgettable and priceless.

ABOUT THE ART WORK: His mix of dramatic photography with painterly touches is inspired by works of the classic Masters of Art through the ages, such as Vermeer, Rembrandt, J.W. Waterhouse, among others, whom Masana studied early in his career. Meticulously weaving in artistic touches to the photograph, by way of painterly brushstrokes, tones, textures, adding hand-painted accent embellishments and then rendering the work unto artist's canvas, Masana achieves a timeless, one-of-a-kind personal work of art for you, all the more heightened by its visual impact, in a manner reminiscent of classic paintings, which will forever serve to speak to your heart. Today, his portrait pieces are described as soulful, poetic, one-of-a-kind artful creations which have become instant heirlooms for those commissioning his art.

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Recognized as one of the finest artist-photographers in the region, G.E. Masana trained in art schools studying painting and illustration, training under several of New York City's most notable contemporary exhibiting painters developing his illustration and painting technique. While freelancing as an illustrator in 1981, he traded in his brush for a camera, and a professional photography career was born. His passion brings a blend of Old World fine-art aesthetic to his imagery, and in the process, he's created a new iconography. A published, award-winning photographer, his works are in demand and displayed by clients now in virtually every continent in the world.

Here's what Masana's clients are saying about owning a Masana portrait:

"Your photos truly are art work!" - Vanessa Penna, Editor, ELLE

"We would like to tell people how great you are and your work is!" - Priscilla Mayor, Jersey City NJ

"In one word our reaction to the portrait would be, 'breathtaking'. Every time I walk by where it is hanging, I smile. I don't know if you understand what you have given us but I hope you know we are so very grateful. You're an artist with exceptional talent at what you do." - Mechelle & Agustin Detres, New York NY

Item Special Note

Terms for Bidders: For individuals (3 years of age and up), couples or families (up to five people). Does not include travel or accommodations. No pets. Non-transferable. Does not include frame. In-studio NYC sitting. Not to be combined with other items or offers. No cash value. Expires after six months. Contact the artist at (646) 543-1321 to schedule available portrait sitting and selection appointment dates.